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What is a Slipknot?

A slipknot is a simple, adjustable loop made with your yarn. You place it on your crochet hook to begin chaining and working stitches.

✨ How to Make One:

There are multiple ways to do this. This is the way I find best.

1.      Using the yarn tail, wrap the yarn from front to back over your left index finger, leaving a long enough tail for weaving in later.

2.      Take the tail end and cross it over the working yarn (the strand attached to the ball).

3.      Pinch the point where they cross with your thumb and finger to hold it in place.

4.      With your right hand, grab the working yarn and make a new loop in front of the first one.

5.      Lift the left loop (the tail loop) up and over the right loop and off your finger—carefully, making sure the right loop stays in place.

6.      Gently pull the tail to tighten the knot, then slide the finished loop off your finger.

You now have a slipknot ready to place on your hook!

💡 Tip:

The loop should be snug but not tight—your hook should be able to move freely inside it.

Check out my YouTube channel for a video on how to do this

On my YouTube channel I have a Start Your Crochet Journey playlist for beginners

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